Some feedback please...

Really, I think I just want someone to tell me to keep going! I'm almost 20 weeks postop and I'm down 56lbs. It's slow going, but it's going. Some days it gets frustrating because the weight's not flying off. I'm about 6-10lbs from fitting into a size 16 - I think when that happens I'll feel like I've really hit a goal. Food is a little boring right now but that's ok, I can live with that as long as I keep seeing results. Do you guys ever feel discouraged even though the scale is moving in the right direction? It just seems like my ultimate weight loss goal is very far off on the horizon. I hope you all take care and have a great week! Debbie

DEAR DEBBIE JUST MY THOUGHTS HERE.I JUST THINK OF THE DIETS I WAS ON BEFORE AND DID'NT LOSE THIS MUCH AND I DO KNOW THAT I DID NOT PUT THIS WEIGHT ON OVER NIGHT AND IT SURE IS NOT GOING TO COME OFF OVER NIGHT.I THINK MOST OF US LOOKED AT THE OTHER PEOPLE THAT HAD THE SURGERY AND WE DIDN'T SEE THE SLOW WEIGHT LOSE WE JUST SAW THE FINISHED PROCESS.MY AGE HAS A LOT TO DO WITH HOW SLOW I LOSE IT ALSO(50)WILL BE 51 IN APRIL 26TH.I ALSO HAVE A HARD TIME BELIEVING THAT SOME DAY I WILL BE THAT 135 LBS THAT I HAVE FOR MY GOAL.I DO KEEP SMALL GOALS.20 LBS. GOALS.I ALSO DO NOT WEIGH BUT ONCE A MONTH.HAVE YOU TOOK YOUR MESUREMENTS? MY INCHES ARE GOING FAST.46 INCHES LOST SINCE NOV. 24TH 2004.I GO TO CURVES 4-5 DAYS A WEEK.I JUST DON'T HAVE SCALES IN MY HOUSE AT ALL.MY DOCTOR AND CURVES IS THE ONLY PLACES I WEIGH AT.SO KEEP GOING GIRL YOU HAVE COME A LONG WAYS.SO KEEP EATTING HEALTHY AND KEEP WALKING AND WORKING ON A BETTER WAY OF LIFE. LOVE PAT memaw199554

Debbie, I know how you feel! I've lost 61 pounds but I haven't lost ANYTHING in the past 3 weeks. THREE WEEKS! This is my first really LONG plateau. I get scared thinking "this is it?" "that's all I'm going to lose!" etc... Don't get me wrong.... I appreciate losing the 61 lbs, but I certainly would not have had the surgery (risks etc...) to lose only 60 lbs. I did it to lose 120 lbs! So I try to just keep telling myself "Self, it's a plateau. You will lose more!". The power of positive thinking? I hope it works! Donna 255/194/135

Hi Debbie, I had my surgery about week after you and i've also lost 56 lbs. I'm currently in a 16 pants. It is a great feeling. I think you're doing fine. As the others said some of us lose it slowly and others lose it faster. I feel that slowly is best. It gives me a chance to try to tone as I lose and maybe not end up with so much excess skin. Do you feel healthier? Because although we all want to look slimmer, it's really more important that we get healthier. I feel great. I no longer take asthma meds and a few weeks ago my pcp lowered my blood pressure meds. I also have more self esteem. I don't look in the mirror and want to cry when I see what's looking back at me. Cheer up. You will look and feel great at the end of this amazing journey. Hugs! Good luck and keep us all updated. ~Angel 222/166/120 bmi 32.4 Lap RNY 11/10/04

Thanks for your input you guys! It's so nice to have someone to bounce your feelings off of!! I'm going to keep exercising and eating right and I know that the weight will keep coming off. It's just some days when you need a friend to help you see that you're going in the right direction. I'm glad that I have those friends here!! You're all great!! Debbie

If you are not doing good then neither am I. We had surgery the same day and I have lost 58lbs so I think you are right on track We might not be the fastest losers but at least we are losing Keep the faith you are melting away in front of our eyes Your twin, Teresa

Teresa, It's so nice to have a twin - I've always wanted one you know I guess we're right on track - as far as our bodies are concerned anyway! Keep in touch! Debbie

You know - I know none of you - & yet yesterday I felt a little down & posted it - & the post that debbie placed here & all of your responses tell me that we're all very close to the same place & same level of growth, frustration, joy etc in our journey it's encouraging & though I may not actually know any one of you - I feel a connection which is very positive in the rough & great times.

Pamela, I know just what you're saying! I feel like I have a bunch of friends that I didn't have before. I really count on this board and all of you. Thank goodness we all have each other!! Thanks! Debbie

Hi Debbie Think about it...-56 lbs is a great weight loss !! Have you ever lifted a 60 lb weight at the gym? Try carrying 12 bags of potatos next time you are at the supermarket . Go easy on yourself, you are doing great! Boy, I dream about the day I almost fit into a size 16 . I am down -84 lbs and just started fitting into a size 22. But when I started, I was stuggling to fit my butt into a size 30/32. We all, including myself, are so hard on ourselves, time to celebrate our continued "success"!! Susan 11/24/04 376/292/190